Mercer Culinary M18190 8 Inch Cook's Fork High Carbon Japanese Steel Plastic Handle

The Mercer Culinary M18190 Ultimate White® Cook's Fork is a precision kitchen tool designed for professional foodservice environments. Featuring an 8" high-carbon Japanese steel blade, this fork offers exceptional strength, durability, and corrosion resistance. Its 13-1/2" overall length provides optimal leverage and control for handling large cuts of meat or poultry, making it an ideal choice for restaurant kitchens, catering, and high-volume culinary operations. Constructed with a stamped design, the fork ensures consistent quality and ease of maintenance. Its textured white polypropylene handle provides a secure grip, even when wet, while meeting food safety standards for commercial kitchen applications.

Top Mercer Culinary M18190 Features

The Mercer Culinary M18190 Ultimate White® Cook's Fork is crafted to meet the demands of commercial chefs, featuring a high carbon steel blade for maximum durability and sharpness. Its ergonomic polypropylene handle enhances grip and safety during intensive food prep tasks. Designed for easy cleaning and sanitation, this cook's fork integrates seamlessly into busy kitchen workflows. Its sturdy stamped construction makes it resistant to bending under heavy use, ideal for handling large cuts or buffet service. The precise 8" blade length facilitates accurate piercing and turning of food items, streamlining preparation and plating processes.

• Functionality: Ideal for lifting, piercing, and serving large cuts of meat
• Durability: Crafted from high carbon Japanese steel for corrosion resistance
• Ease of Maintenance: Stamped construction for simple cleaning and sanitizing
• Fit for Workflows: Designed to withstand heavy use in high-volume kitchens
• Ergonomic Design: Textured white polypropylene handle improves grip and safety

Best suited for professional kitchens performing large-scale food prep or entrée presentation

Mercer Culinary M18190 Technical Specs

The Mercer Culinary M18190 Cook's Fork is engineered for durability and performance in demanding culinary settings. It features a high carbon steel blade measuring 8" in length and an overall length of 13-1/2", paired with a resilient polypropylene handle designed for commercial sanitation standards. The fork weighs approximately 0.67 lbs, providing a balanced grip without fatigue during extended use. Its construction supports frequent cleaning and sanitizing, essential for high-volume foodservice operations. The design emphasizes a stamped manufacturing process, ensuring consistent quality and reduced maintenance. This model meets intensive food safety requirements and is built for long-term service in busy kitchens and catering environments.

• Blade Material: High carbon steel for sharpness and corrosion resistance
• Overall Length: 13-1/2 inches, providing leverage and control
• Handle Material: Textured polypropylene for secure grip
• Weight: Approximately 0.67 lbs for balanced handling
• Construction: Stamped, durable, easy to clean
• Food Safety: Material compliant with commercial sanitation standards
• Dimensions: 8" blade length, overall length 13-1/2"
• Usage Compatibility: Suitable for piercing, turning, and serving meats and poultry
• Maintenance: Easily cleaned through dishwashing or manual sanitizing

Electrical Requirements: Not applicable

Refrigeration Type: Not applicable

Storage: Designed for drawer storage or utensil racks in commercial kitchens

Cleaning & Maintenance: Disassemblable for thorough sanitation

Accessories: No additional parts included

What is a commercial cook's fork?

A commercial cook's fork is a specialized kitchen tool designed for piercing, turning, and serving large cuts of meat and poultry in high-volume foodservice settings. Constructed with durable materials such as high carbon steel and heavy-duty handles, it provides strength and precision for professional chefs. The Mercer Culinary M18190 Ultimate White® Cook's Fork exemplifies this, featuring an 8" blade suitable for precise handling and a long overall length to facilitate leverage and control. These forks are commonly used in restaurant kitchens, catering operations, and buffet stations, where efficiency and durability are essential for daily food prep activities.

Top Commercial Cook's Fork for High-Volume Foodservice

Designed for restaurant-grade operations, the Mercer Culinary M18190 cook's fork combines robust construction with precise handling, ideal for high-volume food prep. Its stainless steel blade and ergonomic handle support efficient workflow in busy commercial kitchens, making this tool suitable for large-scale meat handling, carving, and serving tasks.

• Operation type — suitable for professional restaurant kitchens
• Kitchen setting — ideal for high-volume food prep stations
• Foodservice category — perfect for catering and buffet lines
• Workload qualifier — handles moderate to heavy throughput
• Use case — for piercing, turning, and serving large portions

Why Choose Mercer Culinary M18190?

Compared to other professional cook's forks, the Mercer Culinary M18190 offers a combination of high-quality Japanese steel, a durable stamped design, and a food-safe polypropylene handle. Its longer length and ergonomic grip improve control during demanding food prep tasks, while its robust construction ensures long-term performance in busy commercial environments. This model enhances sanitation with easy-to-clean materials and minimizes downtime through reliable durability and design innovation.

• Compact footprint suited for tight kitchen drawers and utensil racks
• Stamped construction for consistent quality and easier cleaning
• High carbon Japanese steel blade for extended sharpness and corrosion resistance
• Ergonomic handle improves grip during heavy-duty tasks
• Designed for commercial sanitation and frequent use